Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. Editor’s Note – This information was provided to us by the venue or musicians, it is subject to change. Friday @ The Deck: DJ Face at 9pm.Buskers: Live Music with Grace Morrison from 9pm to 1am. No Cover.Celtica: Karaoke at 10pm. No cover.Clarke Cooke […]
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29 Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Memorial Day Weekend: June 3 – 5
Here’s our weekly roundup of open houses taking place on Aquidneck Island over the weekend, happy home shopping! Need real estate help or a reliable agent? E-mail us at Ryan@whatsupnewp.com, we’d be happy to put you in touch with a preferred and reliable real estate agent that can fulfill your needs. The following information has […]
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Poll: Who Serves Up The Best Pizza in Newport, RI?
It seems like almost everyday that we are approached and asked “Who has the best _____ in Newport?” or “Where is the best place for _____ in Newport?”, often times you can most fill in the blank with seafood, lobster roll, chowder and oysters. One of the most common requests and asks is for pizza, locals […]
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Today is Your Final Chance to Catch the World Match Racing Tour out at Fort Adams
The World Match Racing Tour wraps up today out at Fort Adams State Park, the final day will include high-speed stadium-style racing between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Recap from Day #5 – World Match Racing Tour: Day 5 Recap and Results Spectators will enjoy watching the sheer power of the M32 catamarans as they skip over the […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 4, 2016
is This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. Newport Patch – Newport Man Charged for […]
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Obituary for Barbara M. Rego: February 11, 1934 – June 1, 2016
Barbara M. (Ringwood) Rego, 82, of Portsmouth died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Gordon S. Rego, Jr. Born on February 11, 1934 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emilie (Anderson) Ringwood. Mrs. Rego resided in Portsmouth since the age […]
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International Coastal Cleanup Results Provide Local and Global Snapshot of Extent of Ocean Trash
Just as beach season begins, Ocean Conservancy has released its 2016 Ocean Trash Index, the world’s largest item by item, location by location database of trash found in near shore environments during the 30th International Coastal Cleanup last September. Worldwide, 791,336 volunteers collected more than 18 million pounds of trash—equivalent to the weight of more […]
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IYRS Student Graduation and Wooden Sailboat Launch Ceremony Set for Today
On Saturday, June 4th, the Newport, RI community will gather at IYRS on historic Thames Street to celebrate the accomplishments of the most talented and dedicated apprentice craftspeople, builders & makers in Rhode Island at IYRS Graduation & Launch Day, an annual Newport tradition. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, will be the featured speaker at […]
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Newport Polo Will Open 25th Season Today
Newport Polo will kick-off their 25th season on Saturday, June 4th when the Newport International Polo Series features USA vs. Mexico at 5pm. The 2016 Season will feature teams from around the world and from major U.S. cities playing against U.S.A. / Newport. The season is shaping to be an exciting one with action-packed polo matches, […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 5 Recap and Results
The race committee for the World Match Racing Tour Newport had its work cut out today, as the breeze, for the most part, refused to co-operate. After a full day out on the water, just one round of the Quarter Finals was completed. After some small ripples appeared on the surface of Newport Harbor, the […]
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Podcast 120: Newport Tree Society, Newport Arboretum and Newport Open Space Partnership
Tina Dolen, Executive Director of Newport Tree Society joined me on The Open Forum on WADK 1540 AM on Friday to discuss Newport Tree Society, Newport Arboretum and the Newport Open Space Partnership. The final community meeting for the Newport Open Space Partnership will take place on Monday, June 6th at Pell Elementary School and […]
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Middletown Home Sells for $2.8 Million
Lila Delman Real Estate International has announced the sale of 585 Wolcott Avenue in Middletown for $2.8 million. This is the highest residential sale in Middletown for 2016, according to Rhode Island Statewide MLS. Kendra Toppa, Manager at Lila Delman Real Estate International, represented the buyer. The exquisite 4,836 square-foot custom built shingle-style residence was constructed […]
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Fort Adams State Park Adds Food Truck, Available Daily Through October
If you were visiting Fort Adams State Park in the past and got hungry, you would of either have had to bring a picnic, drive back downtown or swing on through the Fort Adams Visitors Center and see what they had to snack on. Earlier this year, Fort Adams State Park/Fort Adams Trust put out a […]
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What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub: June 3 – 9
What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment. The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and 63 bottles (local, […]
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Newport Folk Festival Finishes Announcing 2016 Lineup
The Newport Folk Festival kicked off their annual tradition of rolling lineup announcements on Friday, January 29th when they announced Ray LaMontagne would perform on Friday of the 2016 festival. Paste reported on June 2nd that the Newport Folk Festival has completed announcing their 2016 Lineup. The 2016 Newport Folk Festival will take place at […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 5 Schedule of Events
The World Match Racing Tour continues today out at Fort Adams State Park with high-speed stadium-style racing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Recap from Day #4 – World Match Racing Tour: Day 4 Recap and Results Spectators will enjoy watching the sheer power of the M32 catamarans as they skip over the water with their helmeted crews […]
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Look Who’s Talking About Newport: June 3, 2016
This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News. This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news. WPRI – Supreme Court rules against RIPTA in […]
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World Match Racing Tour: Day 4 Recap and Results
Winds of 10-15 knots off Fort Adams enabled the race organizers to pile in a full day of competition at the World Match Racing Tour Newport, to conclude the Super 16 Knockout round. The gusty conditions on Newport Harbor once again made for nail-biting racing with much hull flying and lead changes. The busy Super […]
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Investigation of Sexual Abuse at St. George’s Closed, No Criminal Charges
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, and Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced on Thursday that the investigation regarding allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct by former faculty and students at St. George’s School has concluded. The investigation by the Rhode […]
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Deer Runs Wild Through Bowen’s Wharf and Into Lobster Bar on Thursday
A deer was spotted wandering around Bowen’s Wharf just after 2 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Silvia, Musical Director and Bar Manager for Landing and The Lobster Bar, tells What’sUpNewp that a deer came from the direction of Bowen’s Wharf and ran into the Lobster Bar just after 2 p.m. on Thursday. The deer, which he […]
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Splendor At Sea: Preservation Society’s New Exhibition at Rosecliff Examines the Golden Age of Steam Yachting
Unlimited wealth, unrivaled power, unmatched luxury: these characteristics are synonymous with Newport in the Gilded Age. The same qualities that gave rise to the city’s fabled mansions also brought that same grandeur to the high seas. The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 2016 exhibition, Splendor at Sea: The Golden Age of Steam Yachting in America, shares […]
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Guga Kuerten Named Global Ambassador for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has named Guga Kuerten as a Global Ambassador for the organization. Kuerten, a three-time Roland Garros champion and former world No. 1 on the ATP World Tour was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012, in recognition of his outstanding tennis career. In the new role, Kuerten will […]
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Obituary for Catherine “Kate” Grana: June 29, 1949 – May 30, 2016
Catherine (Kate) Agnes Grana, 66, of Bristol died peacefully at home on Monday, May 30, 2016 after a brief illness. Born on June 29, 1949 in Meriden, CT, she was the daughter of the late Spero and Marion (Wood) Grana. She was the wife of Susan Cotta. Kate received her B.S.in Music Education from Western […]
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Newport 10 Miler: Registration Reopens, Volunteers Needed
Runners and volunteers are invited to participate in this weekend’s Newport 10 Miler, one of the most unique road races in Rhode Island featuring stunning views from start to finish. The Newport 10 Miler, set to take place on June 5th, is a ten-mile run/walk that starts and finishes at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, the […]
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Newport Gulls Looking for Families to Host 2016 Players
Got a Gull? Host Families Needed! Newport Gulls looking for families to host 2016 players Host families are the foundation of the Newport Gulls, and the organization is searching for a few more to take in players for the upcoming 2016 season. “Gulls host families have opened their homes to our players and coaches, who […]